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Garuda Puranam-Adhi Gadhadhara Mahatmyam

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Home About Contact Privacy Policy Disclaimer 📿 Adhi Gadhadhara Mahatmyam in Gaya – Glory of the Primordial Staff in Garuda Puranam 🕉️ Introduction The Garuda Puranam , one of the eighteen Mahapuranas , is a sacred scripture that elaborates on the mysteries of death, afterlife, karma, and spiritual liberation. Among its numerous spiritually rich descriptions, the Adhi Gadhadhara Mahatmyam stands out as a deeply revered account, especially in relation to Gaya Kshetra , the eternal realm of Pitru Moksha . This blog dives into the spiritual significance of Adhi Gadhadhara (the Primordial Mace-bearer) , its connection with Gaya, and the rituals recommended for liberation of ancestors. 🔱 Who is Adhi Gadhadhara? " Adhi Gadhadhara " translates to The Original Bearer of the Mace . This epithet glorifies Bhagavan Vishnu , who is eternally armed with the divine mace ( Gadha ), symbolizing strength, cosmic order, and destruction of evil. In the Garuda Purana...
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Garuda Purana-Prāyaścitta (Atonement)

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Home About Contact Privacy Policy Disclaimer Prāyaścitta in Garuda Purana – The Sacred Science of Atonement in Sanatana Dharma Introduction In the timeless realm of Sanatana Dharma , every action (karma) carries weight. The Garuda Purana , one of the eighteen Mahāpurāṇas, provides a profound roadmap for spiritual purification, including an intricate system of Prāyaścitta —acts of atonement and penance. These sacred instructions are not merely punitive but serve as soul-healing mechanisms to restore dharma , cleanse karmic residue, and realign the individual with divine harmony. This blog unpacks the Prāyaścitta Vidhi (atonement methodology) laid out in the Garuda Purana, focusing on its spiritual depth, practical applications, and its relevance even today. What is Prāyaścitta? Prāyaścitta (प्रायश्चित्त) refers to prescribed acts or rituals undertaken to expiate pāpa (sins). The term combines two Sanskrit roots: “ prāya ” (destruction) and “ citta ” (intenti...
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